MA 006. York Rite certificates

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Certificate issued by the Knights Templars, William Parkman Commandery, East Boston, Massachusetts to Edward G. Graves. At the top of the certificate is a Christian cross with the Latin legend 'In Hoc Signo Vinces'. On the right and left sides are columns. On the base of each columns is affixed a seal of the Commandery.

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The top of the certificate has three seated male figures on canopied throne-like seats with Masonic instruments in front of them, flanked by columns decorated as angel-like figures. A red seal is affixed to the bottom left corner.

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A dimit (withdrawal of membership) issued by Hiram Council (Worcester, Massachusetts) to James H. Freeland and dated April 12, 1902.

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An honorary membership certificate issued by the Monroe Commandery, No. 12 (Rochester, N.Y.), Drill Corps., to Clinton F. Paige and dated July 11, 1879. Imprint at bottom of certificate reads, "Democrat and Chronicle Print."

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Royal Arch Masons certificate for Charles D. Buck issued by the Mohegan Chapter 221 of the Royal Arch Masons at Peekskill, New York. On the bottom about three inches from the left margin is an orange colored seal held by a red colored ribbon with 'Mohegan R A Chapter No. 221 Peekskill N.Y.' and another seal, golden colored on the left bottom corner with 'The Grand Chapter of the State of New York- Incorporated' embossed on it.

Scope and Contents A Knight Templar certificate issued by the Grand Commandery for Massachusetts to Richard S. Spofford and dated 1856. Imprint at bottom of certificate reads, "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1841, by Chas. W. Moore, John B. Hammatt, & John J. Loring (Committee) in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Massachusetts. Published under the sanction of the Grand Encampment of Mass. & R. Island." At the top of the certificate is a Christian cross. On the left and...

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The certificate has three figures seated under a canopy with Masonic tools in front of them.

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Royal Arch Masonry Certificate for Leopold J. Constantine from St. Croix Royal Arch Chapter in Maine. The writing is bordered by a design, the middle of the top has image of the sun, on either side of which are some Masonic tools. Two columns on either side support a broken arch. On the left, separated from the design, is affixed a red colored seal.